HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROTARY:

Week of February 21st

Tonight President welcomed 18 members to this week’s meeting which was a Club Assembly.

Items discussed were:

• Garth Perkin kicked of the discussions with an idea to raise funds for ShelterBox by hiking the Larapinta Trek starting on August 2nd, Marg Perkin’s birthday.  Each entrant has a goal of raising $3,000 for three ShelterBoxes.  Trekkers will also need to cover the cost of a flight to Alice Springs. Garth is looking for members who might accompany him on the trek. This is a wonderful initiative by Garth in memory of Marg and you can find details here:

ShelterBox Larapinta Trek 2022

• Grahame Miles brought up the idea of the Welcome to Coolamon arch which might be a joint project with Lions in Coolamon. This is an arch in Berry, NSW which gave Grahame the idea:

• Grahame Miles brought up the idea of painting the Brushwood Silos, which is being proposed by Ricky Hard. The silo art has taken hold around Northern Victoria and New South Wales. The first silo to be painted in NSW is  in Weethalle:

More details about the NSW Art Trail can be found here: NSW Silo Art Trail.

• Discussion ensued on the grants available from the NSW Government as relayed to Grahame Miles by Steph Cooke.  Funds from the program might be used to upgrade the printer used for printing the Chronicle or purchasing it outright.  John Bond will do some research into the matter.
• The Coolamon Shire Council are giving away $10,000 for worthy projects that attract visitors to the Coolamon Shire.  Applications for up to $3,000 are being sought by the council.
• Paul Weston spoke on revitalising our annual markets.  Further discussion will take place at a subsequent meeting when time permits.

The meeting concluded with a brief fine session and raffle.

Friday 25th February – Opening of the Batlow Men’s Shed

Eleven members of Coolamon Rotary (8 Rotarians and 3 partners) attended the opening of the Batlow Men’s Shed.  The following travelled to Batlow in support of the RC of Batlow whose idea it was to establish a Men’s Shed in Batlow following the devastating bush fires of 2020:

Here is the story of why Coolamon Rotary got involved following the bushfires of 2019-2020:

Batlow Men’s Shed and Coolamon Rotary

DIARY

Friday – Sunday, 18th-20th March – Temora DISCON {District 9705 Conference}.  See:  TEMORA 2022

Monday, 28th February – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Monday, 7th March – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Monday, 14th March – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Wednesday, 16th March – CRC Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7 pm.

Monday, 21st March – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Saturday and Sunday, 26-27th March – Gears and Beers. See: Gears and Beers WEBSITE.

Saturday, 2nd April – Sportsman’s Night featuring SCOTT REARDON – The CRC Sportsman’s Committee have organised a fundraising function featuring local Paralympian Scott Reardon.  The event will take place in conjunction with the Coolamon Football Club at Kindra Park.  Time 6.00-10.00 pm.

To all our Facebook users please start sharing the CRC Facebook page which will have all the details for this night uploaded soon.:

Sportsman’s Night featuring Scott Reardon

Saturday 21st May 2022, D9705 Club Development Seminar – West Wyalong  ALL 2022-2023 Board Members need to attend; starting time 9.00am.  {Was called the District Assembly}.

Monday 4th July 2022 CRC 51st Change Over Dinner at the Sports Club.

JUST FOR LAUGHS

THE PUZZLER

Answer to the last Puzzler: 1. FRAGRANT, 2. PAINTING, 3. NECKLINE, 4. BANDSTAND, 5. LEAFLET

This week’s challenge: 

Leslie had five flowers with five petals each. She removed petals from the flowers until there were only two flowers with all the petals intact and three with three petals each. How many petals are there now?

ROTARY NEWS

1.  THE FOUR WAY TEST

One of the world’s most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The Four-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy.

This 24-word test for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The Four-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways.

The Four-Way Test, created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (served as RI president, 1954-1955)

The 4 Way Test

2.  FEBRUARY 23rd. 1905

The first four Rotarians. From left: Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram E. Shorey, Paul P. Harris.

On  23 February 1905, Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s office for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting.

Harris’ desire for camaraderie among business associates brought together these four men and eventually led to an international organization of service and fellowship.

Each of the first four Rotarians, and Harry L. Ruggles, who is often called the “fifth Rotarian,” brought different professional perspectives to the organization.

FULL STORY HERE

February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month

Graphics by Debbie Vance from Canada.

Week of February 14th

Tonight President welcomed 17 members to this week’s meeting.

Reminders:

• Batlow Men’s Shed opening Friday 25th of February at midday. We have 11 going.
• Temora 2022 District Conference – Members are reminded to register for what promises to be another thought-provoking gathering of Rotarians.  We may organise a bus for Saturday if we get enough interested members (this would facilitate attendance at the dinner at the aviation museum that night). This is likely to be the closest DISCON to Coolamon for some time, so plan on attending!
• Wollundry Rotary Club’s Wine and Food Festival on Saturday (19 Feb) in Wagga Wagga, 4.00-10.00 pm.
• Club Assembly on Monday (21 Feb). An email will be sent to each member announcingg this meeting.
• Reminder that the half yearly subs are due — please pay Henk.
• District 9705 are looking for clubs to sponsor outward bound students for our Youth Exchange programme.
• Grahame Miles reported that Steph Cooke could possibly get a grant for our club for as much as $15,000 to purchase a printer for the Coolamon Community Chronicle — sent to the Board for discussion.

IN THE SPOLIGHT

Tonight we had PP Henk Hulsman in the spotlight. Here are some highlights of the Q&A session with Albert:

• Born in Narrandera in 1946
• Dutch heritage
• Lived in Ganmain in his early years
• Henk has two sisters and a brother who passed away recently
• Maureen and Henk have two children and 3 grandchildren
• Henk’s father Harmen Hulsman was a Dutchman and lived in Java managing a rubber plantation and ended up in Narrandera and had a few jobs including farm work a motor mechanic and as an accountant.
• Henk went to St Brendan’s School in Ganmain
• They then moved to Nowra where Henk attended Nowra High School and continued his studies after year 11 on marketing and accountancy at the UNSW and Macquarie Uni
• Henk and Maureen met at work in Sydney and have been happily married ever since
• Henk joined the CBC as an accountant in 1964 and stayed with them for many years, ending up in Coolamon where he joined Rotary and was president in 1984
• Maureen and Henk loved Coolamon and did not want to move again so he resigned from the CBC and headed up the State Government Employees Union in Wagga and spent 25 years with the SGEU in Wagga until he recently retired. Henk will read one book a week.
• Henk and Maureen love cruising and visiting European countries

DIARY

Saturday and Sunday, 19 and 20 February – PETS President Elect Training Session {PE Paul Weston}.  Cowra.

Monday 21st February – CRC Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.

Friday 25th February – Opening of the Batlow Men’s Shed. Batlow, 12.00 pm.

Friday – Sunday, 18th-20th March 2022 – Temora DISCON {District 9705 Conference}.  See:  TEMORA 2022

Saturday and Sunday, 26-27th March – Gears and Beers. See: Gears and Beers WEBSITE.

Saturday, 2nd April – Sportsman’s Night featuring SCOTT REARDON – The CRC Sportsman’s Committee have organised a fundraising function featuring local Paralympian Scott Reardon.  The event will take place in conjunction with the Coolamon Football Club at Kindra Park.  Time 6.00-10.00 pm.

To all our Facebook users please start sharing the CRC Facebook page which will have all the details for this night uploaded soon.:

Sportsman’s Night featuring Scott Reardon

JUST FOR LAUGHS

THE PUZZLER

Answer to the last Puzzler: A boat anchor

This week’s challenge: Place a pair of letters in the blank spaces in the words below to give five common words.  The pair of letters must be same for the two sets of blanks for each word, but each word will have a different pair of letters.

1. F __ __ G __ __ N T
2. P A __ __ T __ __ G
3. __ __ C K L I __ __
4. B __ __ D S T __ __ D
5. __ __ A F __ __ T

ROTARY NEWS

1. RCC CARAVAN

Thought that some of you might like these before and after photos of our caravan which does sterling work for our club and the events that we attend in support of our local community.

2. CLUB ASSEMBLY

At times it is good to remind ourselves why we have a club assembly and we have one upcoming next Monday the 21st February.  Above all it is the responsibility of the Club Administration Director to plan and set Club assemblies.

A club assembly is an opportunity for all club members to reflect on and discuss club meetings and activities.

 You can use club assemblies to:

•  Brainstorm ideas for projects and activities
• Review the club’s strengths, opportunities, and weaknesses
• Set goals and develop action plans
• Coordinate committee activities
• Learn more about Rotary

As always, the members can put their recommendations to the Board for their approval by way of a motion.  This is the best and correct way of protecting the interests of our club and of our members.

MATTERS TO BE RECCOMMENDED TO THE BOARD FOR ADOPTION:

RECOMMENDATION # 1, 2, 3 etc.:

Moved by:

Seconded by:

Motion Resolved:  YES/NO

Before planning an agenda, ask members for their input to ensure that the meetings address their interests and concerns. Ask your president and secretary what is the goal of each assembly and how your committee can help plan the meeting. Assemblies can be held throughout the year to address relevant topics, as shown below.

TIME FRAME PURPOSE

1.  After district training assembly To describe, review, and discuss plans developed at the district training assembly.

2.  After 1 July To discuss and adopt a strategic plan for the year.

3.  Two weeks before the governor’s official visit. To prepare for the visit during the governor’s official visit To talk about the club’s activities and goals with the district governor.

4.  Midpoint of the Rotary year To review the club’s progress toward goals and determine its plan for the rest of the year.

5.  April or May To provide an opportunity for open discussion.

Assemblies are also a good place to question any decisions made by the board through the Rotary year.  Board minutes are distributed to every member by the secretary usually within a week of the board meeting.

February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month

Graphics by Debbie Vance from Canada.

Week of February 7th

We welcomed President Albert Suidgeest back in the chair.  Albert spoke on his recent family going into isolation after they all had contracted Covid.

19 members attended — another good turnout.

The following matters were discussed:

• Albert presented a bottle of wine to the recent birthday members including Grahame, Bruce, Mary and Bernadette who was an apology.  A very poor rendition of Happy Birthday was sung.
• Albert spoke on the RAWCS appeal for Tonga and encouraged members to donate to the cause.  The Board will make a decision at the next Board meeting on supporting the RAWCS appeal to raise $1 million for the Tongan disaster.
• Henk reminded members that the semi-annual Rotary fees are now well and truly due.
• Gears and Beers still needing volunteers so please advise Daryl Breust of your intentions for the Sunday event on March 27th.
• Scott Reardon night will have further information on our Club Facebook Page.
• Batlow Men’s Shed opening — please give your name to John Glassford if you are attending on Friday 25th February.  So far we have 10 members including partners going.
• Anne advised the meeting that Rotary Youth Exchange gets under way, after a long absence, in May this year.  Details will follow.
• Anne mentioned that our NYSF student, Bethany Crocker, had a wonderful time with the NYSF programme. Bethany will be visiting the club to give us a presentation on the event which was held virtually this year.
• Albert asked for opinions on our changeover night and the general consensus was to hold it on a Monday night at the end of the Rotary year.  PE Paul and Albert will set the date ASAP.
• Daryl pointed out that Covid rules are changing from March 1st and that we should all be aware of them.
• JG asked members to think of where they were on February 6th 1952.  Not many owned up to being alive at that time.  JG was living 50 miles from Treetops in Kenya where Princess Elizabeth became the Queen of England and the Commonwealth that night King George VI died.
• The raffle was won by Howard and the eggs by Chez and Grahame.
• John Bond conducted a short fines session.

IN THE SPOLIGHT

Tonight we had PP Ian Jennings in the spotlight and here are some highlights of the Q&A session with Albert:

• Ian’s family came to the Coolamon area in 1879 from England where they first settled in Moruya and then moved to Albury.  Ian’s great grandfather then settled in Coolamon and started farming.
• To this day, Ian, his brother Stewart and cousin Dick Jennings are still farming in the same area.
• Ian has two sisters and one brother.
• Attended Coolamon Central School from kindergarten until year 10 and then went to Wagga Wagga High school for years 11-12.
• Ian then attended Armidale University where he studied agricultural science for 4 years and then moved back to the farm with his father.
• Ian is not into sports however he enjoys tennis but loves a good wine.
• His favourite actor is Sean Connery and he would love to spend more time in Spain.
• On his bucket list is to visit the home of his ancestors in England.
• Ian met Marilyn at university and they have been happily married ever since.
• Marilyn and Ian adopted a boy from Sri Lanka, Tom.  Ian described this as a wonderful experience.  Tom has three daughters now and the granddaughters are very much loved by Marilyn and Ian.  Tom and the three girls live in Uladulla.
• BTW Ian has been a dedicated member of our club and is our longest serving member, having joined on the 1st May 1977.  He has served as President of our club in 1982-1983 & 1995-1996.

DIARY

Monday February 14th – Regular Meeting. Coolamon Sports Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.

Wednesday February 16th – CRC Board Meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7 pm.

Saturday and Sunday, 19 and 20 February – PETS President Elect Training Session {PE Paul Weston}.  Cowra.

Monday February 21st – CRC Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.

Friday 25th February – Opening of the Batlow Men’s Shed. Batlow, 12.00 pm.

Friday – Sunday, 18th-20th March 2022 – Temora DISCON {District 9705 Conference}.  See:  TEMORA 2022

Saturday and Sunday, 26-27th March – Gears and Beers. See: Gears and Beers WEBSITE.

Saturday, 2nd April – Sportsman’s Night featuring SCOTT REARDON – The CRC Sportsman’s Committee have organised a fundraising function featuring local Paralympian Scott Reardon.  The event will take place in conjunction with the Coolamon Football Club at Kindra Park.  Time 6.00-10.00 pm.

To all our Facebook users please start sharing the CRC Facebook page which will have all the details for this night uploaded soon.:

Sportsman’s Night featuring Scott Reardon

JUST FOR LAUGHS

Beavers Curling

THE PUZZLER

Answer to the last Puzzler:

The number 8. Slice it in half horizontally and you have two zeroes (nothing). Lay it on its side and you have the symbol for infinity (everything)!

Here’s another riddle to challenge the ol’ grey matter: What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don’t want to use it?

BONUS  PUZZLE

What is this?

ROTARY NEWS

1. RAWCS TONGA APPEAL

https://youtu.be/2iDwutqADGg

Last week we voted on supporting ShelterBox for Tonga however ShelterBox has been closely monitoring the situation in Tonga ever since news of the volcano and tsunami emerged. After much investigation and consultation, it has recently been announced that ShelterBox will not be responding in Tonga.

TONGA VOLCANO ERUPTION AND TSUNAMI APPEAL

The effects of the Volcano and Tsunami on January 15th will be far-reaching, impacting the Tonga Community for months, possibly years to come.

Communication remains problematic with international and inter-island call still no possible due to the damage to the undersea cable.

Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) will be working with Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWCS) and Rotary Club of Nuku’alofa (Tonga) in providing aid and assistance to the affected communities’ and restoring their livelihoods.

RAWCS has registered a Rotary Australia Relief Fund project to seek financial assistance from Rotary Clubs, the public and private sector.

Donations to the RAWCS Relief Fund are tax deductible.

Donate through https://rawcs.org.au/

2.  ROTARY PEACE CENTRES

Since 2002, The Rotary Foundation established 7 Peace Centres at universities around the world after an extensive selection process. The University of Queensland was one of these 7. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.

Rotary’s most significant effort to wage peace is the Rotary Peace Centres program, established in 2002. Each year, the program trains some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals, preparing them to promote national and international cooperation and to resolve conflict. There are seven Rotary Peace Centres throughout the world. They are in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, Tokyo, Japan, Bradford, England, Brisbane, Australia, Uppsala, Sweden Bangkok, Thailand and Kampala, Uganda. Learn more about Rotary Peace Centre and our investment in Peace Fellowships at rotary.org.

The University of Queensland’s Rotary Peace Centre is part of a global program to advance research, teaching, practical training and knowledge on issues of international relations, conflict resolution and peace-building. It offers a tailored Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, aimed at potential world and community leaders, designed to have a practical effect on peacebuilding and addressing international and regional conflicts. The Rotary Foundation’s decision to establish this unique program at The University of Queensland is recognition of the outstanding reputation of postgraduate programs in peace and conflict studies within the School of Political Science and International Studies.

The Centre is one of only six worldwide, the others are housed at:

• Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA
• International Christian University, Tokyo Japan,
• University of Bradford, West Yorkshire England
• Uppsala University, Uppsala Sweden
• Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand (Professional Development Centre)

The first cohort of Rotary Peace Fellows started their studies in 2003 and since then there has been a cohort of 10 Fellows selected each year from around the world to study a masters degree in peace and conflict resolution at the University of Queensland Rotary Peace Centre.

University of Queensland Rotary Peace Centre. 

FELLOWS 2021-2022

1. Rachel Buchan USA

February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month

Graphics by Debbie Vance from Canada.

Answer to spare puzzler:

Lockey Hill Cello circa 1780

Week of JANUARY 31st

Back at the Sports Club in Coolamon after a long break.  18 members attended the meeting and PP Daryl Breust was in the chair.  Some of the highlights of the night included:

• Treasurer Henk Hulsman advised all members that our 6 monthly dues were due on January 1st 2022 and that the club has paid Rotary Down Under, District 9705 and that the RI fees are also due to be paid.  Members, please submit your fees to Henk as soon as possible.
• Daryl brought up the three Facebook pages that the club maintains and asked members for a show of hands as to who uses Facebook.  The majority do have a Facebook presence.  Daryl is in contact with Liam O’Neill who will help us with the promotion of the Scott Reardon night on April 2nd.
• Daryl then requested volunteers for Gears and Beers as we will need 17 Rotarians to tend the check points over that weekend.  Many volunteers put their names down however more are needed so please advise either Daryl or John Glassford if you can help.  More details will be provided when they become available.  There is information in this bulletin on Gears & Beers bellow.
• John G reminded members that we have been invited to the opening of the Batlow Men’s Shed on Friday 25th February at 11.00 am.  All members are encouraged to go along. So far we have 10 going including some partners.
• Dick Jennings spoke on the recent volcano disaster in Tonga and asked the club to support by way of sending a ShelterBox for Tonga.  The Board met and approved the donation of one ShelterBox at AUD $1,000.

SHELTERBOX 

In the past our club has actively supported ShelterBox by setting up an actual ShelterBox in Coolamon, Ganmain and at “Kiambo”:

• Adrian Lindner spoke on Rotary International’s seventh area of Focus:  The Environment.  In particular that D9705 through PDG David Brawn, District Leader, Environmental Envoys Team, Rotary District 9705 is calling for every club to recruit a Club Environmental Representative (CER).  Adrian has volunteered to be Coolamon Rotary’s CER.  PS Adrian is going to the Temora DISCON–are you ?
• Dick Jennings followed on with the reasons why we should support the Temora District Conference and encouraged us to turn up in large numbers.  There is a story on this year’s DISCON Below with the appropriate links.  It is easy to book online, and  be sure to register for the Saturday night dinner in the Temora Aviation Museum.
• Board members were reminded that the next board meeting is set for Wednesday the 16th February.  Those present at the meeting agreed to hold a Club Assembly on Monday the 21st February.
• The meeting closed with a quick fines session and raffle, which was won by Anne.

DIARY

Friday 4th February – Riding for the Disabled Event, Plumpton Road, Wagga Wagga  6.00 pm. (see above).

Monday 7th February – Regular Meeting. Coolamon Sports Club 6.30 for 7.00 pm.

Saturday and Sunday, 19 and 20 February – PETS President Elect Training Session {PE Paul Weston}.  Cowra.

Wednesday February 16th – CRC Board Meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7 pm.

Monday February 21st – CRC Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7 pm

Friday 25th February – Opening of the Batlow Men’s Shed. Batlow, 11.00 am (see story below).

Friday – Sunday, 18th-20th March 2022 – Temora DISCON {District 9705 Conference}.  See story below:  TEMORA 2022

Saturday and Sunday, 26-27th March – Gears and Beers. See: Gears and Beers WEBSITE.

Saturday, 2nd April – Sportsman’s Night featuring SCOTT REARDON – The CRC Sportsman’s Committee have organised a fundraising function featuring local Paralympian Scott Reardon.  The event will take place in conjunction with the Coolamon Football Club at Kindra Park.  Time 6.00-10.00 pm.

To all our Facebook users please start sharing the following page:

Sportsman’s Night featuring Scott Reardon

JUST FOR LAUGHS

Ready for the Winter Olympics? We’re off to a ripper of a start!

THE PUZZLER

Answer to the last Puzzler:

This week’s Puzzler is a riddle to challenge your grey matter:

Cut me in half and I am nothing. Turn me on my side and I am everything. What am I?

ROTARY NEWS

1. WOLLUNDRY RC GEARS & BEERS NEWS

Date: Sunday, 27th March 2022
Time: 7am
Cost: $140

So much awaits the course veterans and unassuming newbies. In 2022, the picturesque and challenging course will see more gravel, a tiny bit more climbing and even more on-farm trails (through private property). It is a given that the infamous Dead Camel Lane (the wildest gravel sector on course) will feature and leave an impact (on your butt and rubber). It all ends with a roll back home on the black stuff. We’ll have you at the festival holding a cold brew in hand in no time.

Other courses can be found here:

Gears & Beers Courses 2022

2. TEMORA DISCON 2022 MARCH 18-20th.

View the promotional video below:

TEMORA 2022

Dr Chadden Hunter – Keynote Speaker

Few people have seen more remote places and wild animals than Dr Chadden Hunter. From the Sahara desert to the Antarctic ice cap, Chadden has not only braved the elements but returned with award-winning footage and death-defying stories.

The Project Interview

Go to the website to make your booking and being the nearest Rotary Club to Temora let us all attend and have fun in Temora.

D9705 Conference Temora

The Full Programme:

TEMORA SPITFIRES

February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month

Graphics by Debbie Vance from Canada.